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Turtle Conservation CoPE Certificate (16 UCAS Points)
FGASA Field Guide Qualification
‘The experience was amazing and the project was incredibly varied with dedicated members of staff there to support the volunteers. I learnt a huge amount studying for my BTEC but also got to study an abundance
wildlife such as butterflies, otters, various primates, birds and sea
here but the camp has been exceptional, the staff and locals so warm and welcoming and the location is just astounding. Although there has been a lot of hard work, we have also had tons of fun with camp party nights, horse-riding and swimming under waterfalls to name just a few of the activities we got up to in
Vicky Armstrong – Costa Rica Big Cats, Primates & Turtles Conservation
and Conservation
Sanctuary
‘As I currently study Geography at University, I feel the project was beneficial for me as I learnt so much more about how volunteering projects are run, and the impact that they have
though washing the elephants was fun, we were also helping the local community through our donations and hard work.’ Karah Philpot – Thailand Elephant Sanctuary
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Diving
‘Everyone should come here to dive with or without previous experience. There are crazy cool anemone fish, octopi, turtles, eels,
experience like this. All of this happened for me in a mere two weeks leaving me with
Will Runwitch – Madagascar Marine Conservation & Diving
Reap
‘Best thing about my time on the project had to be the final day of my project where I
a Champion's League tournament for the Island's footballers. Witnessing the joy on the kids' faces really made my project worthwhile and I was amazed at how much they had progressed
TJ Taylor – Maldives Island Sports and Fitness Coaching
Medical Internships
‘I'm a fourth year medical student in England. I've been on lots of wards, tended a lot of patients but I realise that up until now I had never made a real difference to someone's life... The doctors are all really approachable and they made me feel like part of the team. I got to see a hugely diverse range of medical issues from the unfortunately common road traffic accidents to tropical illnesses not only seen normally in the West.’ Patrick HM (Medical Student) - Kenya Hospital and Beaches
Combine responsible travel with wildlife and teaching volunteer placements
‘This trip has been the most incredible
what awaited me. As much of a horrible cliché as it is, I've definitely changed and got to know myself better and it's down to the amazing people I've been travelling with and have met on the way and the crazy stuff we've done!’ Charlotte Myerson – Central America Ethical Adventure Trail
Work Placements Abroad
Journalism Internship
N.G.O. Internship
Conservation Course Credit Internship
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